Wet bum......

Dave Bamber · Post by **Dave Bamber** » 05 Nov 2004, 04:32

I'm currently putting together a 205D 3 door for Mrs B. Problem is, the rear seat base is soaking wet. It seems to have has this fault for a while as the seat is knackered and has paper underneath to soak up the water. The beastie has a sunroof, but not an electric job, just a manual pop up type. I was thinking of blocked drain tubes but I can't see any. Any thoughts or ideas how this water is getting in[?]

JohnD · Post by **JohnD** » 05 Nov 2004, 11:07

We used to run two 205's, one of which suffered from wet boot carpet. I eventually traced the leak to the bumper bolt holes. Two on both sides of the opening.

beezer · Post by **beezer** » 05 Nov 2004, 13:58

I have had the same problem since I got my 205. The previous owner had an argument with a statue who objected to her reversing into him. I changed the hatch and it made no difference. I will check out the bumper holes. Thanks J!

Dave Bamber · Post by **Dave Bamber** » 06 Nov 2004, 00:51

I've just checked the boot floor and it's a bit on the damp side, looks like the bumper bolts are prime suspects. Where one of the bolt comes through the body the spreader washer doesn't cover the hole enough, could be my leak. I will investigate over the weekend once I've put the engine and box back in. Thats another story.......
Thanks guys!

JohnD · Post by **JohnD** » 06 Nov 2004, 15:10

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looks like the bumper bolts are prime suspects. Where one of the bolt comes through the body the spreader washer doesn't cover the hole enough,
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Loosen them off far enough to put silicone both sides of the washers.

Dave Bamber · Post by **Dave Bamber** » 07 Nov 2004, 03:08

Cheers John. It's on the "to do" list, along with replacing the rad, n/s drive shaft, brake discs, and TCA outer bushes. At least now the engine is back in and running.